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- Updated: August 4, 2016
BALTIMORE — In a clash of two first-place teams with lethal lineups, Wednesday’s game was more about the pitching than anything else.
Backed by seven innings from starter Kevin Gausman, Baltimore — which jumped on lefty Cole Hamels for three first-inning runs — edged Texas, 3-2, to secure a series win at Camden Yards.
The O’s handed the Rangers, who started the day with the best record in the American League, their sixth loss in their past eight road games. Conversely, Baltimore improved to a Major League-best 39-16 at home.
Hamels went seven innings and didn’t allow a run after the first, though Matt Wieters’ two-run single held up as the difference. Carlos Beltran homered in the first inning off Gausman, who also got better as the game went along.
MOMENTS THAT MATTEREDGausman rebounds: After laboring through the first two innings, including a 35-pitch second, Gausman was able to stick to his game plan and get through seven. On the heels of one of his worst starts of the season in Toronto, the righty held Texas to two runs in the quality start.
Settling down: The Orioles forced Hamels to throw 28 pitches in a three-run first …
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